2012-2016

This is the seventh publication in the SDS series and the second to take a four year timeframe that is aligned to the fiscal year.

The document presents the key development strategies and priority sectors for the development of Samoa in the next four years. Drawing on the review of the 2008-2012 SDS and views expressed during the stakeholders consultations, the 2012-16 SDS will take a dedicated focus at strengthening economic resilience through increasing investment in the productive sectors of the economy. Dedicated interventions will be directed at the agricultural sector to raise domestic production to meet food security needs and boost export capacity. Attention will also focus on the manufacturing sector to transform viable agricultural products to higher value added processing for the export market as well as encouraging investments in import substitution businesses.

That is the rationale behind the theme "Boosting Productivity for Sustainable Development". The vision continues the longer term goal of achieving "Improved Quality of Life for All"

2008 - 2012

STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAMOA (SDS), 2008 - 2012

Ensuring Sustainable Economic and Social Progress

"SDS presents Samoa's development vision, its medium-term national development goals, and the strategies that will be implemented during the four financial years 2008/09-2011/12 to achieve these goals. In comparison with previous SDS documents, the planning period has been extended by one year and aligned with the financial year to facilitate the improvement of linkages between SDS, the corporate plans of government agencies and the annual budgetary process."

2005 - 2007

STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAMOA (SDS) 2005 - 2007

For every Samoan to achieve a better quality of life

"This document reflects a continuation of the reform program implemented over the past SDS periods. Of greater importance, it presents clearly the key issues and concerns faced by the wider Samoan community - the issues that matter to the community and critical for achieving a better quality of life for everyone."

2002 - 2004

STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAMOA (SDS) 2002 - 2004

Opportunities for All

"The 2002-04 SDS will place priority emphasis on maintaining a stable macroecomonomic framework, the development of health, education, private sector, socio-cultural values and agriculture as well as infrastructural services, tourism development, and improved service deliveryy by the public sector. The Government believes that successful implementation of these strategies will result in an improve quality of life for all Samoans."